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Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
Northwestern University’s Law School
University of Washington’s College of Education
University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs
University of Washington’s Information School
University of Washington’s School of Social Work
Northeastern’s College of Business Administration

Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and School of Law

The Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern School of Law are each offering up to two graduate scholarships to Posse Alumni who are accepted into the full-time M.B.A. or J.D. programs. The law school scholarship covers full tuition, while the business school will provide at least half tuition. Northwestern’s business and law schools are among the highest ranked and most competitive graduate programs in the world. The Kellogg M.B.A. and the Northwestern J.D. are degrees that command respect in an array of industries and will connect you with a worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni.

DEADLINES:

• Kellogg First Round: October 15, 2009. Second Round: January 14, 2010. Third Round: March 4, 2010.
• Northwestern Law Early Decision: December 1, 2009. Regular Decision: February 15, 2010.

The University of Washington

The University of Washington (UW) has expanded its existing fellowship opportunity at the Evans School of Public Affairs to include programs in the College of Education, School of Social Work and the Information School. In addition to full tuition, the award also includes a monthly stipend and health benefits for two academic years. There will be up to five UW Posse fellowships available for 2009-2010. The Education School requires recipients to participate in a teaching, research or staff assistantship during their second year in order to be eligible for the full-tuition waiver. All programs offer a rich and rigorous curriculum, an engaged and accomplished faculty, highly motivated students, and are committed to improving the quality of public and nonprofit service. Last year’s recipient of the Posse graduate fellowship to UW’s public affairs program was Jeyson Florez, DePauw Posse 4 (Chicago).

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Five divisions/programs of study: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Educational Psychology, Special Education, and Teacher Education Program: Master’s in Teaching & Teacher Certification.
DEADLINE: January 8

INFORMATION SCHOOL

Focuses on, but is not limited to, technology, research, teaching, service, and leadership.
DEADLINE: February 1

THE EVANS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Emphasizes broad-based fundamentals in policy analysis and management.
DEADLINE: January 15

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Students can tailor programs to concentrate on certain aspects of the primary methods of practice such as: administration, community-centered integrative practice, direct/Interpersonal practice, or policy practice with a specific population or social issue.
DEADLINE: January 15

Northeastern University

Northeastern’s M.B.A. program is in its second year of offering one scholarship to a Posse Alumna/us who is accepted into their full-time M.B.A. program, which is known for its strength in global management and close ties with the business community. The program features a six-month corporate residency with a top-notch business firm, providing students opportunities to actively manage important projects and interact directly with executives. Applicants will be evaluated on their work experience, demonstrated leadership ability, academic background and personal qualities. Ramon Castillo, DePauw Posse 1 (New York), was the first recipient of the Posse graduate scholarship to Northeastern University.
DEADLINE: First Round: November 30; Second Round: February 1; Third Round: March 15; Fourth Round: April 15